Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue'
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BLUE ANISE SAGE
Family: Lamiaceae
Pronounced: SAL-vee-ah gwar-an-IT-ih-kah
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Subshrub.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 8-9, 14-24.
USDA zones: 7-10.
Heat zones 12-8.
Mature size:
Height: 5-6 feet (1.5-2 m).
Width: 24 inches (60 cm).
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Flowering period: Midsummer to mid-autumn.
Flowering attributes: Dark blue flowers with almost black sepals.
Leaf attributes: Ovate, pointed, hairy, slightly toothed, green leaves.
Growth habit: Perennial.
Light: Full sun.
Soil: Humus rich, fertile, light, well-drained soil.
Feeding: Side dress with compost or manure. In spring fertilize with a complete organic fertilizer.
Propagation Methods: Divide in spring. | Softwood cuttings in spring. | Semi ripe cuttings in late summer.
Pruning Methods: Dead head spent flowers to keep it flowering into fall.
Rainy Side Notes
When I first saw this plant on a garden tour, my heart leaped and danced around. The blue hue of this blossom is outstanding; I can not have enough of this color in the garden. The dark purple-blue calyx makes the blue stand out even more. They can reach five to six feet tall in full sun, but are taller and gangly in partial shade. Well-drained soil is necessary, especially during our wet winter season.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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